How to Dial In "Second Nature" by Clairo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Second Nature"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Charm (2024). Charm is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Clairo, released on July 12, 2024. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Fender Champion 40, the nearest rig we use for Clairo's other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Second Nature" Tone
What guitar did Clairo use on "Second Nature"?
The guitar on "Second Nature" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Second Nature" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 4. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Second Nature" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Second Nature" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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